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| Thu, 09-11-2008 - 5:16am |
For awhile I have been given pause by a few Canadian posters on this Board who seem to have an inordinate interest in US politics, not - as they sometimes protest - as neutral observers hoping to learn more BUT as vociferous "contributors" who seem to take inordinate delight in drive-by-snide/partisan rhetorical flourish. Why, I wondered, would citizens of another country (with plenty of problems of its own) choose to spend so much time and effort posting on a Board dedicated to US politics.
Then I discovered Heather Mallick - a socialist "democrat" who writes for the Canadian press. Her articles regarding the Republican convention were quite interesting. Terms like "white trash" and "hick" abound. . . disdain for the majority of US citizens and their political leaders was palpable. Interesting, much of her insulting rhetoric sounded quite familiar. . .it had, indeed, been echoed on this Board.
Reading Mallick, it finally dawned: there is a socialist movement and it crosses borders and it is very interested in US politics because it fears any political trend that might impact its global agenda. No, I am not a conspiracy theorist BUT it does pay to know the perspective from which others approach a matter, particularly if they are engaging in gratuitous "advice".
So, if you have also paused to question the perspective of some of our northern neighbors, google Heather Mallick and "white trash" and gain some insight.

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What happens in this country greatly effects what happens in Canada. For instance, our largest supplier of foreign oil is Canada. If we should become energy independent that would negatively effect their economy. The Republicans are more likely to achieve this goal. Look at the record. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose drilling here in the U.S. As long as they are in control we will not be drilling - thus, longer before we are independent.
That is just one example. I have not noticed the people from Canada on this board being insulting in any way. (Correct me if I am wrong). Imo, they are just doing their small part to be patriotic and push for things that will benefit their own country.
If Canadians can help Americans stem the fascist, authoritarian tide currently promoted by the modern day Republican Party, then I welcome them
Frankly, I think the Canadian posters are simply vaugely amused at the whole political process here in America. A fuss over an unknown woman running for a job that ain't worth a bucket of warm spit as John Nance once said? Litmus test on whether the candidate supports or doesn't support abortion, which is a Constitutional decision made by a non-elected branch of the government? Questions about
I didn't read past this:
"For awhile I have
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
Heather Mallick, in part:
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So why do it?
It's possible that Republican men, sexual inadequates that they are, really believe that women will vote for a woman just because she's a woman. They're unfamiliar with our true natures. Do they think vaginas call out to each other in the jungle night? I mean, I know men have their secret meetings at which they pledge to do manly things, like being irresponsible with their semen and postponing household repairs with glue and used matches. Guys will be guys, obviously.>>
Wow. That's a gross non sequitur, if ever there was one!
And to be honest, it's also revolting. Looks like an attempt to stifle others' opinions for the sake of a single person's parochialism or that person's being "given pause".
The smear tactics of the GOP* have no place being applied to iVillage posters on this board, regardless of their nationality.
*Drum up an ogre or knee-jerk emotional baddie; associate your opponent with that idea, action, or person; and repeat, repeat, repeat.
Gettingahandle
Ignorance is Nature's most abundant fuel for decision making.
Facts stifle the will, hobble conviction.
Gettingahandle
Ignorance is Nature's most abundant fuel for decision making.
Canadians can and do post on this Board.
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